Why is Protein Bites with Whole Oats classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined ingredients such as added sugars (honey, golden syrup, demerara sugar, liquid sugar), vegetable oils (rapeseed and palm), modified starch, and several food‑industry additives – glycerine (E422), soy lecithin (E322), xanthan gum (E415) and other stabilisers – which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g portion provides 11 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose and should be counted toward daily carbohydrate limits for people with diabetes; the 0.21 g of salt is low and unlikely to affect hypertension, but the overall calorie and fat content should still be considered in a heart‑healthy plan.

Is Protein Bites with Whole Oats suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The bars are not vegan because they contain honey and a palm‑derived fat, they are not guaranteed gluten‑free as oats may be cross‑contaminated, and with 43 g of carbohydrates per 100 g they are far from keto‑compatible, though they do suit a vegetarian diet that allows honey.

Graze • 120g

Protein Bites with Whole Oats

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Protein Bites with Whole Oats are a snack classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes group, offering 7.7 g of protein and 16.3 g of fiber per 100 g. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed item containing added sugars, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and a palm‑derived fat. While the bars provide relatively low sugar and salt compared with typical snack averages and a high fiber content, they are high in total fat and contain honey, so they are not suitable for vegan or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars7.8 g

Fruits & Vegetables33.5 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cereal‑bar profile, these bites contain less than half the sugar (11 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.21 g vs 1.98 g), substantially more fiber (16.33 g vs 3.07 g) and protein (7.67 g vs 6.33 g), but higher total fat (22.3 g vs 17.65 g) while keeping saturated fat lower (3.7 g vs 7.8 g) and overall energy similar (~430 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Oats (42%), Chicory Root Fibre, Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Palm), Honey (4%), Golden Syrup, Sunflower Seeds, Linseeds, Liquid Sugar, Humectant: Glycerine, Palm Fat, Modified Starch, Pumpkin Seeds, Soya Flour, Demerara Sugar, Starch, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Sea Salt, Natural Flavouring, Citrus Fibre, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum, Molasses

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